Levada das Rabaças (Leste)
Levada das Rabaças (Leste) is a moderate levada trail near Ribeira Brava in the north of Madeira. The route is 3 km one way, from ER105 / Encumeada-side road access to Levada do Norte / tunnel-side turnaround. Allow about 40 min (50 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.
3 km one way · about 40 min · Moderate · No permit
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 57 out of 100, Poor.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3 km one way
- Time
- Easy 50 min · Avg 40 min · Fast 30 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Ribeira Brava, the north of Madeira
- Start
- ER105 / Encumeada-side road access
- End
- Levada do Norte / tunnel-side turnaround
- Elevation
- 0 m up, 0 m down, 1,005 to 1,008 m
- Route Registry code
- LEV 317
- Permit
- Not needed
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- Carry a headlamp: the route includes a tunnel with a low ceiling, mud and deep puddles.
- Safety
- One section is narrow enough to require single-file balance on the levada wall; use grippy footwear.
- Safety
- Do not infer current access from a blog or the input flag: check local barriers/signs before entering.
About this trail
A quiet high-mountain levada trail from the Encumeada area, passing forest, open valley views, a narrow levada-wall section and a tunnel.
Questions about Levada das Rabaças (Leste)
- Do I need a permit for Levada das Rabaças (Leste)?
- No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
- Where does Levada das Rabaças (Leste) start?
- It starts at ER105 / Encumeada-side road access.
- How long does Levada das Rabaças (Leste) take?
- About 40 min at an average pace and 50 min at an easy pace, for 3 km one way.
Connected trails
Sunrise and sunset on this trail
This trail has 2 sunrise spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.
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